Karen Svites Real Estate

Karen Svites Real Estate Hi, I’m Karen Svites, founder of Karen Svites Realty and a real estate consultant for life, not just for a transaction.

For nearly two decades, I’ve helped people buy, sell, and build real wealth across Western North Carolina, from Asheville to Weavervill

09/21/2026

Lydia may be home sick today, but apparently the Karen and Lydia creative department never closes. 😂

Here’s what caught our attention in this week’s Asheville area market:

🏡 Mortgage rates jumped to 6.95%, making updated payment calculations especially important for buyers.

🏙️ The proposed 203 unit Coxe Avenue affordable housing project has a $15 million funding gap, so it should not be counted as guaranteed incoming inventory.

🌳 Buncombe County is moving forward with master planning for a future 342 acre public park at Deaverview Mountain.

🚶 Swannanoa received $786,000 for sidewalk improvements supporting continued community recovery.

The takeaway? Real estate decisions should be based on what is funded, approved and happening now, not simply what has been proposed.

If you’re wondering how current rates or local developments could affect your purchase, sale or property value, let’s talk.

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Local Expertise ~ World Class Knowledge
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09/14/2026

Buncombe County real estate is active, but buyers are selective. More than 300 residential properties closed in August, and pending sales rose 17% year over year. The takeaway? Homes are selling, but smart pricing and strong presentation matter more than ever.

Want to know what your home could realistically sell for in today’s market? Let’s talk.

Karen Svites Realty, Inc.
Local Expertise ~ World Class Knowledge

08/24/2026

Welcome to Episode 5…the FINAL episode of my 5-part video series featuring 199 Garnet Way in The Boulders of Hendersonville.

We’ve talked privacy, a pantry that proved its worth during a hurricane, an RV-sized garage, and even a ramp worthy of your favorite four-legged family member.

But we’re ending somewhere warmer.

This direct vent fireplace brings instant warmth and atmosphere to the heart of the home no hauling wood, no tending a fire, just flip it on and settle in.

And as I may have suggested in the video… the rest is between you and the fireplace. 😉

More importantly, this entire series has been about something I believe strongly when marketing a home: features matter, but how those features serve your life matters more.

🏡 Presented by Karen Svites Realty

🔗 VIEW THE FULL LISTING:
https://www.ashevillebesthomes.com/idx/listing/NC-CMLS/4372547/199-Garnet-Way-Hendersonville-NC-28791

Take a look through the photos and full property details. If 199 Garnet Way feels like it could serve the life you’re building, message me for more information or to schedule a private showing.

And finally, thank you for following all five episodes. I’ve loved showing you this home a little differently and sharing the stories behind the features that make it special.

▶️ THAT’S A WRAP — EPISODES 1–5

Missed one? Head back through my page and watch the entire series and tell me in the comments:

Which feature would make the biggest difference in YOUR life?

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08/20/2026

Welcome to Episode 3 of my 5-part video series featuring 199 Garnet Way in The Boulders of Hendersonville—and today we’re talking about a feature you simply don’t find in most homes.

An RV-sized garage bay approximately 30 feet deep and 12.5 feet wide.

RV? Camper? Boat? Workshop? Serious collection of toys you absolutely needed to buy? This home gives you options.

And that’s the point of this series. I’m not just showing you features—I’m showing you how those features could actually serve the way you live.

Because when you’re buying a home at this level, the question shouldn’t simply be, “Is it beautiful?”

It should be, “Does this home make my life better?”

🏡 Presented by Karen Svites Realty

🔗 VIEW THE FULL LISTING: https://www.ashevillebesthomes.com/idx/listing/NC-CMLS/4372547/199-Garnet-Way-Hendersonville-NC-28791
Take a look through the photos and full property details. If 199 Garnet Way could fit the way you want to live, message me for more information or to schedule a private showing.

And wait until you see what we’re highlighting next…

▶️ NEXT UP — EPISODE 4:
The ramp your adorable corgi didn’t know it needed. 🐾

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08/19/2026

Welcome to Episode 2 of my 5-part video series featuring 199 Garnet Way in The Boulders of Hendersonville and this time, we’re talking about a feature that proved its value when it mattered most.

During Hurricane Helene, this oversized pantry became more than a place to store groceries. It held the supplies that helped this household and neighbors get through an extraordinary time.

And that’s what I love about telling the story of a home.

Yes, beautiful finishes matter. But I’m much more interested in how a home actually serves the people who live there. Storage becomes preparedness. A kitchen becomes a gathering place. And neighbors become a community.

🏡 Presented by Karen Svites Realty

🔗 VIEW THE FULL LISTING:
https://www.ashevillebesthomes.com/idx/listing/NC-CMLS/4372547/199-Garnet-Way-Hendersonville-NC-28791

Take a look through the photos and property details—and if you’d like to experience 199 Garnet Way for yourself, message me for more information or to schedule a private showing.

And Episode 3 might be my favorite yet…

▶️ NEXT UP — EPISODE 3:
The garage that could swallow an RV.

Yes. The garage. Trust me on this one.

08/18/2026

Welcome to Episode 1 of my new 5-part video series featuring 199 Garnet Way in The Boulders of Hendersonville and we’re starting with something you won’t find on the MLS feature sheet:

Privacy that might just release your inhibitions.

Because luxury isn’t only about beautiful finishes and thoughtful design. Sometimes it’s being able to step outside, exhale, and realize you’re not living your life on display.

This nearly new custom home offers that wonderful combination of privacy, beautiful surroundings, and easy one-level living all inside one of Hendersonville’s most desirable gated communities.

🏡 Presented by Karen Svites Realty

🔗 VIEW THE FULL LISTING:
https://www.ashevillebesthomes.com/idx/listing/NC-CMLS/4372547/199-Garnet-Way-Hendersonville-NC-28791

Take a look through the photos and property details and if this feels like the kind of home you’ve been looking for, message me for more information or to schedule a private showing.

And we’re only getting started…

▶️ NEXT UP — EPISODE 2:
The pantry that helped a neighborhood survive a hurricane.

Follow along. You’re going to want to hear this story.

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08/13/2026

ASSISTANT WEEK NUMBER TWO!
Lydia is a real estate star.

08/13/2026

Southwest, Panoramic Mountain Views with Architectural Modern House plans in a luxury development in Hendersonville, NC.
$200,000!!!!!
YOU WILL NEVER FIND THIS PRICE AGAIN. ⛰️👀✅

08/13/2026

I gave Lydia one assignment: “Find me a listing.” Zero instructions. I wanted to see what that 7th grade brain could do.

She found the owners, handed me the phone numbers, and refused to let me stop calling until someone answered. 😂

The result? Two listing appointments and another relationship in progress. ☄️

Yesterday, she joined me for one of those appointments…entertaining the kids while I talked real estate with parents. THIS is what it’s all about .. getting the chance to be someone’s advisor, and protect the outcome of their next chapter. It is deeply personal and I take it seriously. And yes… she definitely earned the Birkenstocks. ❤️ Watch to the end.

08/06/2026

🌄 Build the Home You've Been Dreaming About

Not every dream home starts with a house. Sometimes it starts with finding the right piece of land.

This 0.74-acre homesite in the gated community of The Boulders offers one of the most desirable features in Western North Carolina a panoramic, year-round southwest-facing mountain view that delivers incredible sunsets and natural light throughout the day.

✨ Included with the property:
✔️ Topographical survey
✔️ Custom 3,092 sq. ft. Moss Creek "Archer" home plans
✔️ Flexible 24' x 24' garage design
✔️ Nearly 500 sq. ft. of outdoor living space designed to capture the views

Located just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Hendersonville and 10 minutes from Hendersonville Country Club, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of convenience, privacy, and an established neighborhood of beautiful custom homes.

💥 The best part? The sellers are highly motivated and have priced this property below tax value, making it one of the strongest opportunities currently available in Hendersonville.

If you've been waiting for the right place to build your forever home, this could be it.

📩 Message me for pricing, surveys, home plans, or to schedule a private tour of the community.

Karen Svites Realty, Inc.
Local Expertise • World-Class Service

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